Popular Nigerian comedian Oluwaseyitan Aletile, widely known as Seyi Law, has stated that many of Nigeria’s former presidents have historically tried to appease the northern region of the country, often at the expense of balanced governance.

He shared this perspective during a recent appearance on the Deep Dive podcast hosted by Teju Babyface, where he discussed the dynamics of Nigerian politics.

According to Seyi Law, past leaders have often governed in a way that caters primarily to the North, assuming that other regions—especially the South—are more tolerant or accepting of such decisions.

Reflecting on his political views, he said, “I supported Goodluck Jonathan in 2014, but that doesn’t mean I agreed with everything he did. His administration was marred by corruption, but I appreciated that he attempted to fight corruption through technology, not just rhetoric.”

He continued, “However, when it was time for Jonathan to assert true leadership, he instead played politics aimed at satisfying one particular region. There’s this recurring mindset that the rest of the country, especially the South, is liberal and can be overlooked—and that really frustrates me about our politics.”

Seyi Law went on to say that this pattern of favoritism has been common among past presidents. He cited the 2014 election campaign, explaining that Jonathan failed to act on key issues earlier on, and only began spending money toward the end of his term to secure support. “By then, people saw the campaign funds as compensation, not a reason to fight for his re-election,” he said.